While we work across the world, what started it all was a fascination with the fall migration of raptors, and a desire to document whether these apex predators migrated in the west. Four decades later, HawkWatch International now operates the largest standardized migration network in the world, keeping a pulse on the health of raptor populations across the western United States—and beyond.

Join us as we celebrate this community that has kept us counting for the last 40 years, and raise funds for future. The party starts at our HawkWatch sites throughout the Western United States, before a grand finale on Thursday, October 15, 2026 in Salt Lake City. Plus, there are field trips to follow!

Post-Fundraiser Field Trips

Field trips can be reserved as part of a VIP (Very Interested Person) package on this page, saving you time and money. Prefer to book your trips individually? Click the links above to reserve the trip of your choice or click here to learn more about all the ways we're celebrating 40 years all fall long, from Wings Across the West to field trips at our fall migration sites.

Thank You to our Sponsors

Looking for a Place to Pitch a Tent?
October is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors in Utah. However, we know many of you are making like our feathered friends and flying in to join us. If you'd prefer to ditch the tent, you can snag a room for $189 USD at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Sugar House! Located just two miles from Wings Across the West and half a mile from HWI headquarters, you'll be in prime position to join us for all the fun or explore Salt Lake City on your own.

Wings Across the West

Celebrating our shared success conserving at-risk raptors around the world